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WX12 ZBP

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,409 mi
Last recorded79,409 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX12 ZBP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 79,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 79,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 71,463 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 71,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 69,245 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost chords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 69,245 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Light lens cracked (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost chords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 59,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 54,396 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,360 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 40,318 miles

n.s front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

rear brake pads appear to be getting low/req in approx 3-4000 miles

Fail 17 Sep 2019 40,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n.s front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

rear brake pads appear to be getting low/req in approx 3-4000 miles

Pass 18 Sep 2018 27,671 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 27,671 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 26,300 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 24,960 miles

service due

Fail 13 Aug 2016 24,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

service due

Pass 10 Aug 2015 23,726 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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WX12 ZBP is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 68,870 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX12 ZBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX12 ZBP registered?

WX12 ZBP is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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